Did he offend your sensibilities? Did you gasp at his rudeness? Are you one of those folks who needs a gentle coach who will take you by the hand?
Seriously though, that man is a gentle soul compared to some of the coaches I’ve had. Boxing is a brutal sport both mentally and physically. The trash talking is used to separate the wheat from the chaff or the phonies who want to feel like tough guys from the ones who truly want to learn the sweet science. If you can’t handle that go learn Yoga.
LOL. “I’m cut from leather. I’m cut from suede. I ride the bullet!”
A fitting ending for a most profitable day.
It actually wasn’t that funny. He could use some diplomacy skills.
you could always have James Toney offering words of encouragement while training…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YDQ6Um6YkC8
Did he offend your sensibilities? Did you gasp at his rudeness? Are you one of those folks who needs a gentle coach who will take you by the hand?
Seriously though, that man is a gentle soul compared to some of the coaches I’ve had. Boxing is a brutal sport both mentally and physically. The trash talking is used to separate the wheat from the chaff or the phonies who want to feel like tough guys from the ones who truly want to learn the sweet science. If you can’t handle that go learn Yoga.